‘Shabbos Shua’ is an innovative program in Crown Heights allowing fathers to connect with their sons and enjoy the sweetness of Torah together. Now with the long Shabbos afternoons, you can spend quality time in a beautiful kol Torah with prizes for the children.
What You Should Have Discussed with the Mekubal
In the Catskill Mountains, during the 5700s, Reb Hershel Fogelman encountered a mekubal who looked at his palms and told him his past. When Reb Hershel told our Rebbe what had happened, the Rebbe had a different idea of what he should have done.
War Day 531: Hezbollah Weapons Turn Fireworks, US Battering Houthis
War Summary, Day 531: Operations in Gaza focused on pressuring Hamas to release hostages, Hamas fired rockets at Central Israel, IDF on the ground in Gaza in three locations, three top terrorists eliminated including Hamas security head, 70 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria, fireworks in Lebanon after Hezbollah weapons site hit, evening sirens in Jerusalem area from the Houthis, U.S. attacking Houthis nonstop, and a high-level meeting between Israel and U.S. is expected next week to discuss Iran.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and give more power to the states. At its establishment in 1979, the Rebbe supported the DOE and had high hopes that it would serve to promote moral values. What would the Rebbe say today?
Our Communities
Watch: Shluchos Relationship Seminar Now Available Online
For Shluchos worldwide, being leaders of their communities often means addressing sensitive topics such as dating and marriage. A recent virtual seminar, organized by Met@Chabad at Merkos 302, and attended by hundreds of Shluchos, focused on these critical conversations. The three-part series is now available online.
What the Chofetz Chaim Said About Lubavitcher Chassidim
An unknown anecdote recounts a question posted to the Chofetz Chaim by Harav Eliezer Pupko about whether to accept a rabbinic position in a city of Lubavitcher Chassidim. The Chofetz Chaim had special things to say about them.
My JNet Chavrusa Reignited My Connection to Yiddishkeit
Jonny Nulman grew up surrounded by Judaism, yet something never fully clicked. The prayers, the teachings—they were part of his world, but not of him. Years later, a weekly JNet chavrusa transformed Torah study from a routine into a source of clarity and connection.
Pennsylvania Kids Excel in Jewish Knowledge Tournament
The atmosphere was electric at Chabad of the Main Line on Sunday as young Jewish scholars from across Pennsylvania came together for the annual regional JewQ Championship. Winners will advance to the JewQ International Championship on March 30 at the CKids Shabbaton.
When I Stopped Reading the National News
Shortly after arriving on shlichus, war broke out between Argentina and the UK, causing widespread financial concern. Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt dialed 770, and Rabbi Chodakov relayed the Rebbe’s response: “We didn’t send you and the other shluchim to deliberate on the country’s economic policy.”
Bais Rivkah Launches ‘Brick by Brick’ Campaign
For decades, Bais Rivkah has been more than just a school; it has been a home, a foundation, a launchpad for thousands of Jewish girls, shaping them into proud, strong, and knowledgeable women. Now, Bais Rivkah is embarking on an exciting new chapter—a new building that will allow the school to expand, thrive, and nurture generations to come.
The Rebbe’s Solution to Peace in Israel Presented on Capitol Hill
Last Tuesday, a group of congressmen and staffers gathered for a briefing on the Jewish perspective on the path to peace in Israel, during which Rabbi Mendel Teldon of Commack, New York, presented the Rebbe’s perspective that land belongs to the Jews only because of the Torah.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Hamada
Live at 4:30 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hamada will feature Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, rov of Anash in London, England.
Suffield Zal Gears Up for Year Two With New Hanhala
A new maggid shiur, Rabbi Yosef Greenbaum, is joining the dedicated hanhala at Suffield Yeshiva for the upcoming Yeshiva year. The Zal has also opened registration.
Live: Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos Event for Girls
Live at 12:00 PM: Join over 100,000 people to watch representatives from over 300 schools are honored during the Grand Awards Ceremony, a live concert, and be wowed as contestants showcase their knowledge of all 613 Mitzvos in the fun and exhilarating Game Show.
Menachem Mendel Chaikin, 3, AH
Menachem Mendel Chaikin, the son of R’ Boruch Bendit and Shaina Chaikin from Montreal who just celebrated his upshernish, passed away on Wednesday, 19 Adar.
New Podcast Explores ‘America Iz Nisht Andersh’
A new podcast by Rabbi Yisroel Noach Lipsker, known for his captivating and clear style of teaching, explores the Frierdiker Rebbe‘s early sichos after his arrival in America when he declared “America Iz Nisht Andersh.”
Queens Bochurim Rewarded with Exciting Trip
Capping off an unforgettable Mivtza at Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Queens “L’Dovka Boi” of hours upon hours of Limud Hatorah, chayus in davening and Shmiras Hasdorim, bochurim were be treated to an exhilarating bowling and snow tubing trip.
Amud Yomi Chabad Will Put You on Daily Gemara Journey
A little-known instruction in Sefer Haminhagim calls for the study of a daily amud of Gemara. This practice has been developed in the Amud Yomi Chabad program, which is starting Masechta Beitzah on Thursday, 20 Adar.
War Day 530: Senior Terrorists Eliminated, Turkish Embargo Failed
War Summary, Day 530: The war is still focused primarily on pushing Hamas to release hostages, two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated, IDF begins to retake Netzarim Corridor, IDF prepares to move into Southern Gaza as well, 20,000 Gazans already left Northern Gaza, Netanyahu warns that Judea and Samaria could be larger front than Gaza, Houthis launch ballistic missile at Central Israel, American attacks against Houthis continue, and report that Trump gave Iran two months warning.
Toras Emes Siyum Honored by Distinguished Guests
A prestigious Siyum HaRambam event took place at Yeshivas Toras Emes in Yerushalayim, addressed by distinguished guests, Harav Avrohom Binyomin Sofer, Rosh Yeshiva of Erloi, Harav Yisroel Yitzchok Mendelsohn, rov of Komemiyus, and R’ Daniel Goldberg, a senior physician at Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center.
Back for Purim, Bochurim Infuse Gateshead with Chassidus
A group of Brunoy bochurim visited Gateshead for Purim and Shabbos, where they inspired local bochurim to Chassidus study and met with elder Rosh Yeshiva, Harav Avrohom Gurwicz. They also did mivtzoim and put tefillin on a “karkafta” in the town center.
New Shluchim for Thriving Israeli Community in Charlotte
Charlotte, nestled in the rolling hills of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, is experiencing steady growth in its Hebrew-speaking population. Recognizing the increasing need for Hebrew-language activities and programs, Rabbi Sholom Ber and Mushka Pevzner, along with their son Mendel, have joined Chabad of Charlotte to cater to the Israeli community.
After Flipping Their Car, These Bochurim Went Straight to Prison
Two bochurim from Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto were traveling to read Megilah in prison when their car hit black ice and went flying through the air, landing upside down. Emerging miraculously unscathed, the bochurim quickly found a resourceful way to get to their destination.
Secretary of Education Receives Chumash at Miami Jewish School
Just weeks before the US marks Education and Sharing Day in April, on the Rebbe’s birthday, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, two weeks after taking office, paid a historic visit to Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami—her first to a Jewish school. Rabbi Korf presented her with Sefer Breishis in English, underscoring the need for education rooted in faith and G-dly morals.